When is the deadline for Donor-Advised Fund Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Donor-Advised Fund Grants

Q: How much funding does Donor-Advised Fund Grants provide?

Donor-Advised Fund Grants provides Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Donor-Advised Fund Grants

Overview: The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite charities. Grants are approved by the Board of Trustees based on donor recommendations.

Geographic Scope: National and local organizations; primary focus on Richland County, Ohio

Key Features:

Flexible alternative to private foundation

Option to keep charitable contributions anonymous

Donors can direct grants to charitable organizations

Professional asset management by Foundation

Types of Organizations Funded:

Education institutions

Health and wellness organizations

Arts and culture organizations

Environmental organizations

Human services and social services organizations

Youth organizations

Community development organizations

Conservation and land trust organizations

Religious organizations

Board Meeting Schedule: Typically February, April, October, and December

Contact Information:

Phone: 419-525-3020

Address: 181 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902

Website: richlandcountyfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process for Donors

1. Contact Richland County Foundation to establish a Donor-Advised Fund
2. Contribute initial gift to fund
3. Work with Foundation staff to identify charitable organizations
4. Submit grant recommendations to Foundation
5. Foundation staff processes recommendations
6. Grants approved by Board of Trustees at regular meetings

Note: This is a funding mechanism for donors, not a grant program for nonprofits to apply to directly. Nonprofits benefit when donors recommend grants to them.

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